Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
by The Tour Guy
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98Overview
Rome holds some of the most important archaeological sites of ancient civilization. This guided walking tour covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in about three hours. It begins at the Colosseum, where a local English-speaking guide leads the group through a special entrance to avoid crowds. Visitors explore the first and second tiers of the arena, learning about its construction and the gladiator battles and animal hunts that took place there. Next, the tour continues to the Roman Forum, once the center of public life in ancient Rome. The guide explains the functions of the Forum, pointing out landmarks like the Arch of Titus and the Temple of Julius Caesar while describing the activities that happened there, from political meetings to cultural events. The final stop is Palatine Hill, the site believed to be where Rome was founded in 753 B.C. The guide shows the remains of ancient palaces, including the Palace of Domitian with its private amphitheater for chariot races. Visitors also see part of an old Roman aqueduct. Admission fees and reservation charges for the Colosseum are included, and the group size is limited to 25 people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour starts at the Colosseum with entry through a special entrance for small groups. Visitors explore the first and second tiers, learning about the building's engineering and the gladiator contests and animal hunts that took place in the arena. The guide provides historical context about the structure and its role in ancient Rome.
90 min
Roman Forum
The next stop is the Roman Forum, the center of ancient Roman public life. The guide points out important ruins such as the Arch of Titus and the Temple of Julius Caesar. The area was once a busy marketplace and the site of political events, poetry readings, and senate meetings.
60 min
Palatine Hill
The final stop is Palatine Hill, traditionally considered the founding location of Rome in 753 B.C. Visitors see the remains of grand ancient palaces, including the Palace of Domitian which housed a private amphitheater for chariot races. The guide also shows a fragment of an ancient Roman aqueduct in this area.
30 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. We meet between the 2 green souvenir kiosks in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop - located just outside the lower-level entrance/exit. A representative will be there holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.
End point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. We meet between the 2 green souvenir kiosks in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop - located just outside the lower-level entrance/exit. A representative will be there holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98Overview
Rome holds some of the most important archaeological sites of ancient civilization. This guided walking tour covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in about three hours. It begins at the Colosseum, where a local English-speaking guide leads the group through a special entrance to avoid crowds. Visitors explore the first and second tiers of the arena, learning about its construction and the gladiator battles and animal hunts that took place there. Next, the tour continues to the Roman Forum, once the center of public life in ancient Rome. The guide explains the functions of the Forum, pointing out landmarks like the Arch of Titus and the Temple of Julius Caesar while describing the activities that happened there, from political meetings to cultural events. The final stop is Palatine Hill, the site believed to be where Rome was founded in 753 B.C. The guide shows the remains of ancient palaces, including the Palace of Domitian with its private amphitheater for chariot races. Visitors also see part of an old Roman aqueduct. Admission fees and reservation charges for the Colosseum are included, and the group size is limited to 25 people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour starts at the Colosseum with entry through a special entrance for small groups. Visitors explore the first and second tiers, learning about the building's engineering and the gladiator contests and animal hunts that took place in the arena. The guide provides historical context about the structure and its role in ancient Rome.
90 min
Roman Forum
The next stop is the Roman Forum, the center of ancient Roman public life. The guide points out important ruins such as the Arch of Titus and the Temple of Julius Caesar. The area was once a busy marketplace and the site of political events, poetry readings, and senate meetings.
60 min
Palatine Hill
The final stop is Palatine Hill, traditionally considered the founding location of Rome in 753 B.C. Visitors see the remains of grand ancient palaces, including the Palace of Domitian which housed a private amphitheater for chariot races. The guide also shows a fragment of an ancient Roman aqueduct in this area.
30 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. We meet between the 2 green souvenir kiosks in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop - located just outside the lower-level entrance/exit. A representative will be there holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.
End point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. We meet between the 2 green souvenir kiosks in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop - located just outside the lower-level entrance/exit. A representative will be there holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.